Glock Pistol Slide Assembly
The upper slide assembly for Glock semi-automatic pistols, including the barrel housing and recoil spring channel, machined from steel. Classified under HTS 9305.10.8000 as a part specifically designed for revolvers or pistols of headings 9302 or 9303. It is not a complete firearm but an essential replacement component.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for shotguns or rifles
Parts shift to heading 9305.20 if specifically for articles of 9303 (non-pistol shotguns/rifles), not revolvers/pistols.
If generic machined metal parts without firearm-specific design
Unspecialized components like plain steel housings fall under machinery parts if lacking pistol-dedicated features.
If imported as part of a general bombshell cartridge set
Chapter note excludes radio/radar, but bomb/cartridge parts go to 9306; pistol slides do not qualify.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain ATF Import Permit (Form 6) and ensure exporter provides end-user certificate to comply with firearms parts regulations
• Declare precise model compatibility (e.g
• Glock Gen5) and material composition; undervaluation risks penalties
• Avoid common pitfall of importing with serialized frames, which may reclassify as complete firearms under 9302
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